Two balloons hold two different gases. The gases are held at the same pressure, volume, and temperature. Which quantity can differ between the two gases?(1 point)

Responses

the mass of each gas
the mass of each gas

the gas constant of each gas
the gas constant of each gas

the number of moles of each gas
the number of moles of each gas

the molar volume of each gas

1 answer

In the scenario where two different gases are held at the same pressure, volume, and temperature, the quantity that can differ between the two gases is:

the mass of each gas

This is because the mass of a gas depends on its molar mass, which varies between different gases. Since the gases have the same number of moles (according to the ideal gas law), but their molar masses are different, their masses will also differ accordingly.

The other options would not differ under those conditions:

  • The gas constant is a property specific to each gas but does not affect the setup described.
  • The number of moles of gas would be the same if pressure, volume, and temperature are the same.
  • The molar volume of an ideal gas is the same at the same conditions of temperature and pressure, so it wouldn't differ either.